Outfielder Grady Sizemore signed a one-year, $2 million contract to stay with the Phillies. | 10/23/2014 5:42 PM

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Outfielder Grady Sizemore signed a one-year, $2 million contract to stay with the Phillies.

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The deal also has performance bonuses. The 32-year-old batted .253 with three home runs and 12 RBI in 176 plate appearances with the Phillies last year and will likely remain a part-time player.

Philadelphia outfielder Grady Sizemore continues to get starts as he's played well since joining the club in July (.333 batting average, .817 OPS) | 08/08/2014 2:44 PM

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Philadelphia outfielder Grady Sizemore continues to get starts as he's played well since joining the club in July (.333 batting average, .817 OPS)

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Sizemore's rise has dealt the end to any hope of getting value out of Domonic Brown. After creating a stir with 27 HR and 83 RBI last season, Brown has disappeared from fantasy radar screens by batting .229 with just seven homers and 50 RBI this season.

Philadelphia outfielder Grady Sizemore hit his first home run since April 11 Tuesday against the Mets. | 07/29/2014 10:14 PM

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Philadelphia outfielder Grady Sizemore hit his first home run since April 11 Tuesday against the Mets.

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Since he joined the Phillies, Sizemore has gone 16-for-51 (.314), but with just two RBI, in 15 games.

Sizemore singles, scores run in Phils' debut | 07/11/2014 10:18 PM

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Grady Sizemore went 1-for-4 with a single and a run scored in his Phillies' debut on Friday against the Nationals.

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Sizemore, who signed a minor league deal with the Phillies last month, batted leadoff and played center field in his debut. He's expected to play a few times a week, likely filling in at all three outfield positions. The 31-year-old hit just .216 with a .612 OPS before the Red Sox cut him loose, so we aren't expecting much at this point, but he could be worth a flier in NL-only formats.

Phillies call up Grady Sizemore from Triple-A | 07/10/2014 8:41 PM

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Phillies purchased the contract of OF Grady Sizemore from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

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They had to prior to the All-Star break or Sizemore was likely to opt out of his contract. The 31-year-old batted .289/.360/.378 with one homer over 10 games for Lehigh Valley to earn the promotion. He hit only .216/.288/.324 for the Red Sox before being released, however, and is no safe bet to turn it around in Philly. Sizemore also isn't guaranteed regular playing time.

Grady Sizemore has opt-out at All-Star break | 06/24/2014 6:14 PM

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Chris Cotillo of MLBDailyDish.com reports that Grady Sizemore can opt out of his minor league contract with the Phillies if he's not called up by the All-Star break.

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Sizemore signed on with the Phillies Tuesday after being released by the Red Sox last week. He hit just .216/.288/.324 in 205 plate appearances for Boston and will obviously have to show more over the next three weeks in the minors to receive a promotion.

Phillies sign Grady Sizemore to minors deal | 06/24/2014 5:27 PM

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Phillies signed OF Grady Sizemore to a minor league contract; assigned him to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

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The Phillies were one of the first teams linked to Sizemore after the Red Sox released him last week and it didn't take long for a deal to be put in place. Sizemore will report to Lehigh Valley on Thursday and could work his way up to Philadelphia rather soon. He batted just .216/.288/.324 in 205 plate appearances for Boston.

Phillies have reached out to Grady Sizemore | 06/20/2014 3:04 PM

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CBS Sports' Jon Heyman reports that the Phillies are one of the teams that have reached out to Grady Sizemore.

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It's not clear what level of interest they have, as Heyman notes that "there are others" interested in the outfielder. Sizemore was cut loose by the Red Sox this week and is now free to sign with anyone. He'll almost surely have to settle for a minor league contract.

Red Sox give Grady Sizemore his release | 06/18/2014 1:48 PM

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Red Sox released OF Grady Sizemore.

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The Sox are doing Sizemore a solid here, as he can look for a new job right away rather than having to wait 10 days to be traded or outrighted off the 40-man roster. Sizemore hit just .216/.288/.324 batting over 205 plate appearances for the Red Sox, but he did manage to stay healthy and should find someone willing to take a shot on him.

Red Sox designate Sizemore for assignment | 06/17/2014 3:26 PM

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Red Sox designated OF Grady Sizemore for assignment.

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Sizemore has made for a great story this season, but he simply hasn't produced enough. The 31-year-old has cool significantly since early April and owns an underwhelming .216/.288/.324 batting line over 205 plate appearances. The Red Sox have called up Garin Cecchini to take his place on the active roster.

Grady Sizemore out of lineup Tuesday | 06/03/2014 2:54 PM

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Grady Sizemore is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Indians.

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Sizemore is hitting just .167 (8-for-48) with two extra-base hits and a .481 OPS against southpaws this season, so he's on the bench with T.J. House pitching for Cleveland. Alex Hassan will make the start in right field.

Grady Sizemore knocks in two | 05/14/2014 11:48 PM

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Grady Sizemore had two hits, two RBI and a walk Wednesday against the Twins.

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After finishing April with a .208 average, Sizemore is at .323 with five walks in 31 at-bats this month. He's probably ready for another look in the leadoff spot, but since Dustin Pedroia is doing well up there now, it's unlikely Boston will make a change right away.

Sizemore's 3rd hit gives Red Sox walk-off win | 05/06/2014 11:52 PM

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Grady Sizemore went 3-for-6 with the walk-off single in the 12th inning as the Red Sox beat the Reds 4-3 on Tuesday.

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Sizemore notched three hits in the game, his second multi-hit contest in two games after going without one since April 13. His third hit was the most important, bringing in David Ortiz to give the Red Sox the victory. Despite the good game, Sizemore is hitting just .242 with a .698 OPS on the season.

Sizemore not in Tuesday's lineup | 04/29/2014 3:09 PM

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Grady Sizemore is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Rays.

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Sizemore will take a seat with left-hander Erik Bedard on the mound for Tampa Bay. Jonny Gomes will make the start in left field and makes for a good play in daily fantasy leagues.

Grady Sizemore's struggles continue | 04/27/2014 3:52 PM

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Grady Sizemore went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in Sunday's loss to the Blue Jays.

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He's managed to stay healthy to this point, but Sizemore has been inconsistent at the plate. After hitting .343 with two homers over his first 10 games, the outfielder has just three hits in 37 at-bats since to drop his season line to .208/.275/.361. Fantasy owners might be best served to bench him until he gets back on track.

Grady Sizemore goes 0-for-4 against Orioles | 04/19/2014 4:41 PM

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Grady Sizemore went 0-for-4 on Saturday to drop his average to .245.

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Sizemore is 1-for-18 in his last four starts. It should be nothing more than a fluke, but he's really struggled in his time in the leadoff spot this season, going 3-for-26 with no extra-base hits and one walk in six games. He's 10-for-27 with four extra-base hits and three walks while hitting fifth or sixth.

Grady Sizemore not in lineup on Saturday | 04/12/2014 9:33 AM

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Grady Sizemore is not in the Red Sox starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Yankees.

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It's just a routine day of rest for Sizemore. Mike Carp will draw the start in left field and hit fifth for the Red Sox.

Sizemore hits go-ahead homer vs. Yankees | 04/11/2014 10:29 PM

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Grady Sizemore was 2-for-4 with a go-ahead three-run homer in Friday's win over the Yankees.

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The Red Sox had nothing going against CC Sabathia over the first five innings, but Jonny Gomes and Sizemore both went deep in the sixth inning to put them in front. Sizemore has started in left field in each of the last two games, which is where he could play most of the time if the Red Sox decide to keep Jackie Bradley, Jr. with the big club when Shane Victorino comes off the disabled list.

Sizemore making first career start in LF | 04/10/2014 5:34 PM

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Grady Sizemore will make his first career start in left field Thursday against the Yankees.

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Red Sox manager John Farrell said he's using Sizemore in left field and Jackie Bradley, Jr. in center field on Thursday because of the dimensions in Yankee Stadium and that it's not necessarily a permanent situation. Still, we could see a similar look when Shane Victorino comes off the disabled list. Sizemore will bat leadoff Thursday while the struggling Daniel Nava has been dropped to fifth in the order.

Grady Sizemore not in lineup Wednesday | 04/09/2014 12:10 PM

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Grady Sizemore is not in the Red Sox' lineup Wednesday.

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Sitting out a day game after a night game will be a regular occurrence for Sizemore. Jackie Bradley is playing center field Wednesday and is being flanked by Jonny Gomes in left and Daniel Nava in right.

Sizemore logs three hits against the Rangers | 04/08/2014 9:44 PM

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Grady Sizemore had three more hits in Tuesday's loss to the Rangers, doubling and scoring a run.

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Sizemore now has three multi-hit games out of six. The veteran missed two starts with left-handed starters, and southpaw Robbie Ross will take the hill for the Rangers on Wednesday. Regardless, Sizemore doesn't seem to have lost much with the bat after a two-year layoff. His average is up to .364.

Grady Sizemore to play Friday and Saturday | 04/04/2014 10:55 AM

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Red Sox manager John Farrell has Grady Sizemore back in the lineup Friday and plans to play him Saturday, as well.

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Farrell will then re-evaluate Sizemore before determining whether he can play Sunday. Sizemore started two of the three games in Baltimore in the first series of the season, and it seems likely that getting him one day off per series will be the protocol the Red Sox will follow for now. Boston is doing its best to keep Sizemore healthy after the 31-year-old missed the last two seasons due to injury.

Grady Sizemore homers in opener | 03/31/2014 6:41 PM

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Grady Sizemore homered and singled in his first official appearance since 2011 against the Orioles on Monday.

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Sizemore lined a 3-1 pitch for a single in his first at-bat and then hit the very top of the right field wall in Camden Yards for a homer in his second. 161 more games like this and he'll be the AL Comeback Player of the Year.

Sizemore starting in CF for Red Sox opener | 03/31/2014 10:25 AM

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Grady Sizemore is starting in center field for the Red Sox in Monday's season-opener versus the Orioles.

Red Sox manager John Farrell on Friday named Grady Sizemore the team's Opening Day center fielder.

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Sizemore beat out Jackie Bradley for the gig. The 31-year-old hit .333/.381/.462 with a home run in 12 games this spring and, most importantly, stayed healthy. Sizemore hasn't played since 2011 due to injuries and hasn't played a full season since 2008, so it would be a surprise if he's able to stay upright all year. Still, it's a pretty cool comeback story.

Grady Sizemore won't hit leadoff | 03/27/2014 9:08 PM

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Red Sox manager John Farrell said Thursday that if Grady Sizemore makes the Opening Day roster, he will almost always bat in the middle of the lineup.

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Sizemore has hit leadoff some during Grapefruit League play, but it doesn't sound like he'd be an option there during the regular season. He's battling Jackie Bradley for the Red Sox' center field job.

Grady Sizemore reaches twice | 03/26/2014 5:15 PM

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Grady Sizemore singled and walked as the Red Sox's leadoff man Wednesday against the Orioles.

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Sizemore's homer yesterday appears to have boosted the chances of him becoming Boston's Opening Day center fielder. A decision could come within the next 24 hours.

Red Sox set to accelerate Sizemore's schedule | 03/19/2014 6:25 PM

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The Red Sox will begin to ramp up Grady Sizemore's activity as they continue to assess his readiness for Opening Day.

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That plan includes playing Sizemore in Thursday's major league spring training game after he participated in a minor-league game on Wednesday. He'll have a day off Friday before playing in three straight games Saturday, Sunday and Monday, the first time the Sox have asked him to do so this spring. Sizemore has impressed to this point, so the next few days will go a long way towards deciding whether the 31-year-old can handle the starting duties in center field. At this point, it's still undecided whether he or Jackie Bradley Jr. will start in center on Opening Day.

Grady Sizemore goes 3-for-4, scores 3 runs | 03/17/2014 4:06 PM

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Grady Sizemore went 3-for-4 with a double and three runs scored as the Red Sox's leadoff man Monday.

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He also made two excellent catches in center field. On the first one, he smacked the wall pretty good, yet came away no worse for the wear. While nothing has been decided, Sizemore has certainly made as strong of a case for a starting job in center field as anyone could have imagined.

Sizemore to play in back-to-back games soon | 03/08/2014 12:45 PM

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Red Sox manager John Farrell indicated Saturday that Grady Sizemore may play in back-to-back games on Monday and Tuesday.

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That hurdle is a very important test for the injury-plagued outfielder who has impressed early on in Red Sox camp. Provided he makes it through the spring healthy, he could crack the team's starting lineup to begin the season.

Grady Sizemore goes 2-for-3 | 03/07/2014 4:28 PM

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Grady Sizemore singled twice in three at-bats Friday against the Braves.

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Sizemore is 3-for-8 with a walk and a strikeout in the early going. He played left field in his first appearance, but he's started in center his last two times out. It'll probably be another week yet before the Red Sox test him on back-to-back days.

Grady Sizemore 'feels great' after first game | 02/28/2014 9:54 AM

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Red Sox manager John Farrell said Friday that Grady Sizemore "feels great" a day after his first game since September of 2011.

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For just about anyone else it would be no big deal, but for Sizemore it's notable. The outfielder is getting a day off Friday but will return to the lineup on Saturday. Sizemore should have a chance at plenty of playing time if he can manage to get through the Grapefruit League season unscathed.

Grady Sizemore goes 0-for-2 in Red Sox debut | 02/27/2014 4:06 PM

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Grady Sizemore (knee) started in left field and went 0-for-2 Thursday in his first action in two years.

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Sizemore hit the ball sharply to left field his second time up. He's expected to be on a relaxed schedule these next couple of weeks. The Red Sox might not have much idea about whether he'll be able to contribute until mid- or late March.

Grady Sizemore (knee) running at full speed | 02/22/2014 1:38 PM

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Red Sox manager John Farrell said Saturday that Grady Sizemore (knee) is already running the bases at full speed.

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Farrell also noted that he could be ready to play in time for the team's first spring training contest next week. While he's as massive of an injury risk as they come, if Sizemore can prove his health this spring and earn a starting spot in the Red Sox outfield, he'd make for a very intriguing gamble in fantasy drafts.

Red Sox will take time in evaluating Sizemore | 02/15/2014 12:47 PM

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Red Sox manager John Farrell indicated Saturday that they'll take their time in evaluating outfielder Grady Sizemore during spring training.

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Farrell noted that one of the most important things to observe will be how his body holds up to the grind. In that vein, look for Sizemore to see a lot of action early on, where he'll have to prove he's capable of playing on a daily basis in order to earn a starting spot in the Red Sox outfield.

Jocketty: We thought we had CF Sizemore | 01/23/2014 9:44 AM

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Reds general manager Walt Jocketty said he thought he'd agreed to a deal with Grady Sizemore before the free agent changed his mind at the last minute and signed with Boston.

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"That's all I'll say about it - we thought we were going to get it done and he changed his mind at the last minute," Jocketty said on Thursday. "That's his prerogative." Sizemore's one-year deal with the Red Sox is worth $750,000 guaranteed and could rise to $6 million based on incentives. Jocketty said the Reds also offered a big-league contract.

Red Sox sign Sizemore to one-year contract | 01/22/2014 8:30 PM

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Red Sox signed OF Grady Sizemore to a one-year, $750,000 contract.

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It's a major league deal and comes with incentives based on plate appearances and days spent on the team's roster that could inflate the salary up to $6 million. The 31-year-old hasn't played in MLB since 2011 but is believed to be close to full health after undergoing microfracture surgery on his right knee in September 2012. He will compete with Jackie Bradley for the Red Sox' center field job this spring.

Red Sox, Sizemore agree to major league deal | 01/22/2014 6:29 PM

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The Red Sox and Grady Sizemore have agreed to terms on a one-year deal, a source tells Rob Bradford of WEEI.com.

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The deal is an incentive-laden agreement that will pay Sizemore less than $1 million with incentives that could take it up to as much as $6 million, FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal reports. Mark Sheldon of MLB.com had reported earlier in the day that Sizemore seemed set to sign with a team, and it appears that team was the Red Sox. That it's a major league deal is a bit of a surprise, as Sizemore hasn't played since 2011 due to knee microfracture surgery and hasn't played more than 71 games in a season since 2009. Still, when healthy the 31-year-old is an exceptional talent, owning 139 home runs and 134 stolen bases in his 892 career games. He'll be given a chance to win the Red Sox' everyday center fielder job this spring.

Sizemore to sign with team other than Reds | 01/22/2014 3:03 PM

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According to Mark Sheldon of MLB.com, it appears that Grady Sizemore is set to sign with a team other than the Reds.

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This would explain why Reds general manager Walt Jocketty said on the radio Wednesday that a deal with Sizemore wasn't going to happen. However, it's unclear who he is now in talks with. The 31-year-old hasn't played since 2011, but he's finally recovered from microfracture surgery on his right knee.

Jocketty: Reds aren't signing Grady Sizemore | 01/22/2014 2:39 PM

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Reds general manager Walt Jocketty said during an appearance on 1450 ESPN in Cincinnati on Wednesday that the team will not sign free agent outfielder Grady Sizemore.

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Reds in 'advanced' talks with Grady Sizemore | 01/19/2014 3:27 PM

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FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal reports that the Reds are in "advanced" talks with Grady Sizemore.

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Rosenthal cautions, however, that Sizemore could wind up signing elsewhere, as there are "other teams involved." Sizemore hasn't played since 2011 due to multiple surgeries on his knees and back, but he's supposedly healthy now. It's unclear if the Reds are willing to give the outfielder a major or minor league deal, but the latter seems likely. If Sizemore gets a guaranteed contract, it would surely be for a low base salary that includes incentives.

Reds have been in contact with Grady Sizemore | 01/03/2014 4:24 PM

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Reds general manager Walt Jocketty said Friday that he's had discussions with Grady Sizemore's representatives.

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"We have [talked]," Jocketty said. "I'm not sure where that is right now. With the holidays, not much has happened." Sizemore hasn't played since 2011 and is coming off microfracture surgery on his right knee (he previously had microfracture surgery on his left knee). Jocketty said the outfielder "appears to be" healthy, though, and the Reds are considering bringing him in as Billy Hamilton insurance.

Sizemore expected to play in majors in '14 | 12/10/2013 8:38 AM

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Grady Sizemore's agent said Tuesday that his client will be playing in the big leagues in 2014.

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Pardon our skepticism. Sizemore hasn't played in the majors since 2011, but he's finally recovered from microfracture surgery on his right knee and is reportedly drawing "a lot of interest." The Indians are not considered a fit for the 31-year-old.

Rob Bradford of WEEI.com reports that Grady Sizemore (knee) is healthy and working out in Arizona.

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Sizemore hasn't played in the majors since 2011, but he's finally recovered from last September's microfracture surgery on his right knee. He'll almost certainly have to accept a non-guaranteed contract.

Sizemore (knee) still plans to play again | 08/13/2013 9:46 AM

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Grady Sizemore (knee) still plans to continue his playing career.

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Sizemore had microfracture surgery on his right knee last September and has been in rehab mode all season. Assuming no setbacks, he will likely sign an incentive-laden contract this winter. The 31-year-old hasn't played in the majors since 2011.

Grady Sizemore (knee) not ready to return | 07/10/2013 12:14 PM

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Grady Sizemore (knee) hasn't set a date to return.

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Sizemore had microfracture surgery on his right knee last September and won't talk to teams until he's convinced he's recovered. His injury history made him a long shot to contribute this season in the first place, but at this point teams might wait until 2014 to take a shot on him.

Report: Twins have interest in Grady Sizemore | 06/12/2013 7:50 PM

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Nick Camino of WTAM 1100 in Cleveland reports that the Twins have interest in free agent outfielder Grady Sizemore.

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As Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe reported earlier this month, Sizemore has resumed baseball activities and is looking to catch on with someone. Cafardo previously speculated that the Mets could also have interest in the outfielder. Sizemore missed all of last season due to injury and was limited to just 104 games from 2010-11, batting only .220/.280/.379 in those contests.

Sizemore, who is coming back from last September's microfracture surgery on his right knee, has yet to encounter any setbacks. Cafardo writes that it "shouldn't be long before a long list of teams start to inquire" and lists the Mets as one possibility. Sizemore missed all of last season due to injury and was limited to just 104 games from 2010-11, batting only .220/.280/.379 in those contests. Still, he would be an intriguing name on a deal with low guaranteed money. It's not clear when Sizemore is hoping to sign with someone.

There is still no timetable on when he'll be ready to progress to baseball activities, but he's likely to generate at least some interest on the free agent market once he does. While he's certainly a long-shot to be a major contributor at the major league level in 2013, he's still just 30-years-old and has tantalizing power/speed combination that all fantasy owners covet.

Yankees have checked in on Grady Sizemore | 01/09/2013 1:43 PM

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According to Anthony McCarron of the New York Daily News, the Yankees have "checked in" on free agent Grady Sizemore.

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Sizemore (knee) doesn't plan to sign with a team until he's fully recovered from microfracture surgery, but could be an option for the Yankees around midseason. Even when healthy, it's hard to imagine Sizemore getting more than a minor league deal. The 30-year-old three-time All-Star hasn't appeared in a major league game since the final month of the 2011 season.

Sizemore (knee) won't sign until he can play | 01/07/2013 2:03 PM

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Grady Sizemore (knee) doesn't plan to sign with a team until he is ready to play in live games.

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"It could be Opening Day. It could be midseason," agent Joe Urbon told FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal on Monday. "Midseason is more likely." Sizemore underwent microfracture surgery on his right knee in September. The 30-year-old outfielder hasn't appeared in a major league game since the final month of the 2011 regular season.